The Culinary Institute of Vancouver Island (CIVI), at VIU provides students with the options of a Certificate (one year), and a Diploma (two years), in culinary training and management skills, giving them the leading edge for advancement in the culinary profession. Upon entering the program, culinary students are registered as apprentices, gaining technical training while accruing apprentice hours. As a part of both the Certificate and Diploma programs, students participate in a paid co-op work placement, gaining industry work experience and additional apprentice hours. The Culinary Diploma program provides students with advanced culinary and pastry training as well as the management skills needed to obtain higher positions within the industry. The 2nd year of the diploma program is only offered at the Nanaimo campus.

General Trades Admission Requirements apply. Submission of copy of Foodsafe Level 1 certificate (see Note below). English 12 with minimum "C+" grade, or equivalent. Any mathematics 11 with minimum "C+" grade. The Duolingo English Test (only For Fall 2020 and Spring 2021) - 110